Famous director and comedian Tyler Perry claims thatSister Act 3will honor the original film and its sequel. UponSister Act’s1992 release, it seemed to instantly become a cult classic and even acted as a stepping stone for Whoopi Goldberg’s career, launching her into fame and stardom.
Written by Paul Rudnick,Sister Actfollows Vegas lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (Goldberg), who enters a convent as Sister Mary Clarence under the witness protection program after witnessing first-hand her mobster partner commit a heinous crime. Due toSister Act’s box office success, the iconic sequel,Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, quickly followed in its lead.Sister Act 2: Back in the Habitfeatured Golberg as wellas her other fellow nuns reprising their beloved roles. The sequel even showcased a breakout performance from Grammy-winning artist, Lauryn Hill. Released in 1993,Back in the Habitappeared as though it was the last fans would see of the legendary singing sisters.
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Now, Perry is teasing fans with a new update onthe upcoming Disney Plus film. As reported byEntertainment Tonight, Perry says thatSister Act 3will without a doubt honor the first two films. He also went on to highlight and show gratitude for Goldberg’s inspiring presence that she carried throughout the making of the film. “It’s more Whoopi than anything. I wanted it to be the experience that I had watching both of them. I want everybody who watches it to feel that way coming out of the theater, to feel that sense of good in life,” Perry said. “As far as Whoopi goes too, because I just want to make sure that she was honoring Dolores and honoring the ladies and the nuns, and what they had done before. So, I’m pretty excited about the script. It’s going to be really, really phenomenal.”
Disney Plus first announced and clarified thatSister Act 3was officially in the works in 2018. Following its announcement, the highly anticipated third film garnered lots of attention when it was revealed thatHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Seriesdirector Tim Federle would be helming the project. Plot details surroundingSister Act 3,along with an expected release date, have yet to be revealed so far.
However, Perry indicated that the first two films' legends will be ever-present in the third installment, which seems promising enough. IfSister Act 3is anything like its predecessors, it will be another instant, massive hit with critics and audiences alike.
Sister Act 3is scheduled to be released as an exclusive on Disney Plus.
